Nigeria Football

Super Falcons Arrive Grenoble Ahead Of Clash With Germany

The Super Falcons Of Nigeria have arrived Grenoble ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Germany on Saturday.

Nigeria is a popular attraction in Grenoble, as the Falcons defeated Korea Republic 2-0 there in their second match of the group phase on 12th June, and their stock of goodwill is still thick as they return there to confront the more famous Germans.

Germany lashed the Falcons 4-0 in a group phase match at the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in China 28 years ago, and then pipped Nigeria 1-0 in another group phase match at the tournament hosted by the Germans eight years ago. Yet, after they qualified as the last team in the Round of 16 on Thursday night, Dennerby assured that the African champions would not be at the Stade des Alpes to admire the boots of the more illustrious opponents.

The Super Falcons will miss the suspended duo of left back Ngozi Ebere and midfielder Rita Chikwelu. However, Dennerby could draft former captain Evelyn Nwabuoku to fill the gap in the defence, with Osinachi Ohale moving to the left back as another possible option Faith Michael is injured and out of the tournament.

Either Sweden –based Ogonna Chukwudi, home –based Amarachi Okoronkwo or Portugal –based Chinaza Uchendu will start in place of Rita Chikwelu in midfield.

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